Introdução ao Desenvolvimento de Aplicativos Android from Coursera

Este curso tem como objetivo propiciar um primeiro contato com a Programação para Dispositivos Móveis que operam na plataforma Android. O Android Studio será utilizado como ambiente de desenvolvimento desde o início do curso e você receberá dicas de como obter ajuda quando alguma tarefa estiver consumindo mais tempo do que o necessário. Ao solucionar problemas por conta própria, você irá adquirir a autonomia necessária para concluir projetos de programação.

Ao final do curso, você desenvolverá um aplicativo. Para que você seja capaz de concluir o projeto final, nós listaremos algumas ferramentas que estão a sua disposição, além de materiais que mostram como utilizar essas ferramentas. Dessa forma, ao final do curso, você terá aprendido a (i) utilizar o ambiente de desenvolvimento, (ii) desenvolver uma interface gráfica simples com elementos pré-definidos, (iii) adicionar comportamento a essa interface gráfica e (iv) criar um aplicativo que interage com o usuário.

Você não precisa ter muita experiência na linguagem Java para concluir este curso. Entretanto, é recomendável que você tenha um conhecimento básico de programação em Java. Você pode optar por estudar esses conceitos antes do início do curso e ainda buscar informações online quando algum aspecto da linguagem Java não ficar muito claro apenas com o material do curso.

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Syllabus

Introdução

Este módulo apresenta o modelo pedagógico do curso baseado no estudo de códigos e no desenvolvimento de projetos.

Instalação e Configuração da Plataforma de Desenvolvimento Android Studio

Este módulo apresenta a plataforma de desenvolvimento Android Studio e indica onde encontrar o arquivo de instalação para o seu computador. Após a instalação, listaremos as principais opções para configurar um novo projeto e detalharemos alguns recursos da ferramenta para auxílio na criação dos códigos que serão apresentados nas videoaulas. Por fim, demonstraremos os passos que você seguirá para configurar o emulador dentro da ferramenta Android Studio e ainda como configurar o seu computador e o seu Smartphone para a instalação de aplicativos.

Primeiros códigos

Este módulo inicia com o estudo de um código em java convencional. Após esse estudo, um sumário do que precisa ser feito para transformar esse código em uma aplicação android será apresentado. Uma interface simples em XML será criada para que o usuário possa interagir com o código java.

Views

Neste módulo, nós listaremos os elementos mais básicos da interface gráfica, como botões, caixas de texto, listas e caixas de seleção. Além de adicionar esses elementos na tela do usuário, você saberá como acessar as informações inseridas pelo usuário no código java.

Gerenciadores de Layout

Este módulo introduz três gerenciadores de layout amplamente utilizados para posicionar elementos na tela do usuário. Conhecendo os três gerenciadores, você será capaz de organizar a maioria das interfaces gráficas de aplicativos que você irá construir.

Exemplo de Aplicativo

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Explores a range of core Android development components, such as views, layout managers, and user interactions

Taught by Ulisses Martins Dias and Cristhof Johann Roosen Runge, experienced instructors in Android development

Utilizes Android Studio, the industry-standard Android development environment, throughout the course

Provides hands-on practice in building an Android application from scratch

Assumes basic familiarity with Java, but offers support for learners to acquire the necessary knowledge

Reviews summary

Android development crash course

This course introduces learners to essential concepts of Android development. Students build an app and cover topics such as working within the Android Studio development environment, developing a simple graphic interface, adding functionality to the interface, and creating an app that interacts with the user. Most students found the course engaging but had mixed feelings regarding tutor support. A certificate is available for purchase.

Certificate is available for purchase.

"Já conclui o curso e não recebi o certificado que paguei!..."

Students create an Android app in the course.

"Ao final do curso, você desenvolverá um aplicativo."

Course uses popular Android Studio development environment.

"Após a instalação, listaremos as principais opções para configurar um novo projeto e detalharemos alguns recursos da ferramenta para auxílio na criação dos códigos que serão apresentados nas videoaulas."

Course assumes basic knowledge of Java.

"Você não precisa ter muita experiência na linguagem Java para concluir este curso."

Students report mixed feelings about tutor support.

"Poderia ser melhor a atenção dos tutores da Unicamp para com os aprendizes."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Introdução ao Desenvolvimento de Aplicativos Android with these activities:

Refresh Java programming basics

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Review the fundamentals of Java programming to strengthen your foundation for this course.

Browse courses on Java Programming

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Review variables, data types, and operators
Practice writing simple Java programs

Follow tutorials on Android Studio

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Enhance your understanding of Android Studio by completing guided tutorials that cover its features and capabilities.

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Find tutorials on Android Studio's official website or other reputable sources
Follow the tutorials step-by-step, experimenting with the code and exploring different options

Solve coding challenges in Android

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Test your Android programming skills by solving coding challenges that cover various aspects of app development.

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Find coding challenges on websites like LeetCode or HackerRank
Attempt to solve the challenges using your knowledge of Android and Java programming
Review solutions and learn from your mistakes

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Develop a simple Android application

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Apply your learning by building a basic Android application that demonstrates your understanding of the concepts covered in this course.

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Design the user interface and functionality of your app
Write the code for your app using Android Studio
Test and debug your app using the Android emulator or a physical device

Attend an Android development workshop

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Deepen your knowledge and connect with other Android developers by attending a workshop focused on this topic.

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Find Android development workshops in your area or online
Register for the workshop and actively participate

Write a blog or article about Android development

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Enhance your understanding and share your knowledge by creating written content that covers specific aspects of Android development relevant to this course.

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Choose a topic related to Android development and research it thoroughly
Write a well-structured blog or article that explains the topic clearly

Mentor junior Android developers

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Reinforce your knowledge and contribute to the community by mentoring others who are learning Android development.

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Identify opportunities to mentor junior developers through online forums, social media, or local meetups
Provide guidance and support to mentees

Contribute to an open-source Android project

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Gain practical experience and contribute to the Android community by participating in open-source projects.

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Identify open-source Android projects that align with your interests and skills
Find issues or areas where you can contribute code or documentation

Career center

Learners who complete Introdução ao Desenvolvimento de Aplicativos Android will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Mobile Application Developer

This course will help you begin the journey to becoming a Mobile Application Developer. You will learn how to create a mobile application from scratch, including the user interface, the logic, and the interaction with the device's features. This course will also give you a solid foundation in Java, which is the programming language used to develop Android applications.

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Android Developer

This course will help you begin the journey to becoming an Android Developer. You will learn how to create an Android application from scratch, including the user interface, the logic, and the interaction with the device's features. This course will also give you a solid foundation in Java, which is the programming language used to develop Android applications.

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Software Developer

This course will help you begin the journey to becoming a Software Developer. You will learn the basics of programming in Java, which is one of the most popular programming languages used to develop software applications. You will also learn how to use Android Studio, which is the integrated development environment (IDE) used to develop Android applications.

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Web Developer

This course will help you begin the journey to becoming a Web Developer. You will learn the basics of programming in Java, which is one of the most popular programming languages used to develop web applications. You will also learn how to use Android Studio, which is the integrated development environment (IDE) used to develop Android applications.

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Network Administrator

This course may help you begin the journey to becoming a Network Administrator. You will learn the basics of programming in Java, which is one of the most popular programming languages used to develop network administration applications. You will also learn how to use Android Studio, which is the integrated development environment (IDE) used to develop Android applications.

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Information Security Analyst

This course may help you begin the journey to becoming an Information Security Analyst. You will learn the basics of programming in Java, which is one of the most popular programming languages used to develop information security applications. You will also learn how to use Android Studio, which is the integrated development environment (IDE) used to develop Android applications.

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Product Manager

This course may help you begin the journey to becoming a Product Manager. You will learn the basics of programming in Java, which is one of the most popular programming languages used to develop product management applications. You will also learn how to use Android Studio, which is the integrated development environment (IDE) used to develop Android applications.

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Technical Writer

This course may help you begin the journey to becoming a Technical Writer. You will learn the basics of programming in Java, which is one of the most popular programming languages used to develop technical writing applications. You will also learn how to use Android Studio, which is the integrated development environment (IDE) used to develop Android applications.

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Systems Analyst

This course may help you begin the journey to becoming a Systems Analyst. You will learn the basics of programming in Java, which is one of the most popular programming languages used to develop systems analysis applications. You will also learn how to use Android Studio, which is the integrated development environment (IDE) used to develop Android applications.

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User Experience Designer

This course may help you begin the journey to becoming a User Experience Designer. You will learn the basics of programming in Java, which is one of the most popular programming languages used to develop user experience design applications. You will also learn how to use Android Studio, which is the integrated development environment (IDE) used to develop Android applications.

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Project Manager

This course may help you begin the journey to becoming a Project Manager. You will learn the basics of programming in Java, which is one of the most popular programming languages used to develop project management applications. You will also learn how to use Android Studio, which is the integrated development environment (IDE) used to develop Android applications.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

This course may help you begin the journey to becoming a Quality Assurance Analyst. You will learn the basics of programming in Java, which is one of the most popular programming languages used to develop quality assurance applications. You will also learn how to use Android Studio, which is the integrated development environment (IDE) used to develop Android applications.

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Business Analyst

This course may help you begin the journey to becoming a Business Analyst. You will learn the basics of programming in Java, which is one of the most popular programming languages used to develop business analysis applications. You will also learn how to use Android Studio, which is the integrated development environment (IDE) used to develop Android applications.

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Data Analyst

This course may help you begin the journey to becoming a Data Analyst. You will learn the basics of programming in Java, which is one of the most popular programming languages used to develop data analysis applications. You will also learn how to use Android Studio, which is the integrated development environment (IDE) used to develop Android applications.

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Database Administrator

This course may help you begin the journey to becoming a Database Administrator. You will learn the basics of programming in Java, which is one of the most popular programming languages used to develop database administration applications. You will also learn how to use Android Studio, which is the integrated development environment (IDE) used to develop Android applications.

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